Aircraft Mechanic III/Flight Engineer

Yulista Solutions•Hampton, VA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic III/Flight Engineer performs assigned flight duties on P3 Aircraft as well as aircraft maintenance. This role involves performing maintenance on aircraft, including avionics, mechanical systems, and/or ground support equipment. The individual will repair, inspect, and maintain structural, mechanical, and electrical elements of the aircraft. A key aspect of this role is the ability to train others in the use of diagnostics devices, computers, hand, and mechanical tools, and to provide oversight and direction for aircraft maintenance tasks. Troubleshooting systems to meet customer needs, documenting maintenance according to Quality Assurance (QA) and regulatory requirements, and performing Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walks are also essential functions. The role includes maintaining control tools, reporting tool discrepancies, and inventorying/inspecting tools regularly. Compliance with safety rules and regulations, prompt reporting of accidents and unsafe practices, and accurate entry into maintenance records are critical. This position may require performing other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience supporting a NASA/DoD contract.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field required.
Must have your own required tools.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant certification with Flight Engineer certification in turbo propeller powered aircraft.
OR FAA A&P certification with four years of active-duty military experience as a mechanic on a P-3 Orion aircraft operated under USC Title 10.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of advanced software applications is preferred.
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance on aircraft, including avionics, mechanical systems, and/or ground support equipment.
Repair, inspect and maintain structural, mechanical, and electrical elements of the aircraft.
Train others in the use of a wide variety of diagnostics devices, computers, hand, and mechanical tools.
Provide oversight and direct and train others in the completion of aircraft related maintenance tasks.
Troubleshoot systems as required to meet customer needs.
Document maintenance as per Quality Assurance (QA) and established regulatory requirements.
Perform regular Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walks.
Maintain control tools.
Report missing, lost, found, or unattended tools to the supervisor.
Inventory and inspect tools on a regular basis and replace worn or broken tools.
Comply with safety rules and regulations while performing day to day maintenance.
Promptly report all accidents, injuries, safety violations, and/or unsafe practices or procedures to supervisor.
Enter in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verify the work was performed satisfactorily.